Vatanator Pro vs Harmonix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vatanator Pro
Create music with this advanced multitrack sequencer. It features a built-in drum machine, sampler, and support for external instruments and effects. Compose instantly with full MIDI and MPE capabilities.
- Advanced multi-track music sequencer
- Integrated drum machine and sampler
- Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) host
- Full MIDI and MPE support
- Real-time pattern editing
- Song arranger and performance mode
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Vatanator Pro is an advanced multitrack music sequencer with integrated drum machine, sampler and functionality to load external AUv3 instruments and effects. Support full feature MIDI and MPE. Vatanator Pro is an all-in-one music composer for instant results. Features: • Audio Unit Extension Host • Advanced multi-track music sequencer • Edit and record patterns in real-time (with options for quantization, undo and more) • Integrated real-time drum sampler with individual effects and XY pad • On-screen piano keyboard for playing/recording AUv3 instruments • Isomorphic keyboard with option for selecting different scales • Full MIDI implementation (Bluetooth MIDI, Network MIDI and USB MIDI) • MIDI Learn implementation • Integrated drum repeater and instrument arpeggiator • MPE support • Parameter automation (AUv3 and internal parameters) • Song arranger • Performance Mode (use multi-touch to control patterns) • Drum kit editor (with ability for rearrange/remove/add samples) • Sample recorder and advanced sample slicer • Audiobus, Ableton Link, Ableton Live Set Export and Inter-App Audio support • Import Audio/MIDI files from Files app • Audio track support • Multi-channel mixer • Odd-time signature support • Option to autosave/load last project
Harmonix
This app provides an intelligent controller for the Elektron Digitone FM Synth, offering features like sound type programming, parameter randomization, and pattern generation. It allows for manual or queued pattern launching and includes customizable keyboard filters for note selection and parameter control.
- Intelligent Sound Types
- Parameter Randomize/Morph/Reset
- Sound Design Functions & Macros
- Mixer Control
- Intelligent Pattern Generation
- Customizable Keyboard Filters
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Harmonix is an intelligent controller for Elektron's Digitone FM Synth! - Intelligent Sound Types (Pad, Strings, Drone, Hybrid, Keys, Classic, Dub, Mono, Organ, Bass, Square, Noise, Kick, Perc, Chaos, Custom) lets you program Sounds with minimal effort - Randomize / Morph / Reset parameters (Tracks, Pages, MFX, Mixer, Mods) - Sound design functions and macros - Mixer to control Track Levels, Mute, Pan, Drive & FX Sends - Randomize Modulations - Intelligent Pattern Generation - Snapshots for install recall of Sounds - Manually launch Patterns or Queue up to 16 Patterns (Song Mode) - Save / Load Presets - Customizable Keyboard filters notes to the selected Key / Scale, and controls various parameters with vertical finger movement *OS 1.30 or higher is required
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Harmonix at 100% against Vatanator Pro's 44%. Harmonix also leads on price ($14.99 vs $24.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.7). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Vatanator Pro costs $24.99 and Harmonix $14.99 up front. Vatanator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Harmonix asks for nothing beyond the download.
Harmonix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Vatanator Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Harmonix's.
Vatanator Pro ships an update fortnightly, Harmonix every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vatanator Pro | Harmonix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | $14.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD | Marcos Kohler |
Customer experience
Vatanator Pro
Harmonix
In-app purchases
Vatanator Pro
- Groove ChargeFree
Harmonix
No in-app purchases
